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I selected this article from Curatti written by Mandeep Singh because it shows you how to improve your website rank with organic SEO techniques.

There are three phases to search engine optimization that can help improve your website visibility.

3 Pillars to SEO Success

You can improve your ranking in search with the right methods in place. I agree that authority and trust are built upon original content with organic methods.

Singh provides 3 ways you can use to improve your SEO strategy.

Here's what caught my attention:

• The three main methods of search include web crawling, indexing, and results from keyword matching. The most relevant information will be picked up first.

• Google updates its algorithm about 500 to 600 times a year. It occasionally performs a major update that can dramatically affect search results.

• Write content that is easy and useful for your readers in order to avoid being penalized. This will also improve your results in search.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Scott Aughtmon because it provides insights into what can be overlooked in content marketing.

How a boy's hunger for a cheeseburger can teach us about a winning content strategy.

Content Marketing Success Story

Many marketers are not effective when it comes to publishing articles their audience will love. I agree that you need to have an understanding of the process for the reader.

Aughtmon explains how to produce a great content marketing plan.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Do everything you can to please your target market and customers. When you do this your results will be much better.

• A good marketer truly understands what marketing is and what it can do. They can reach their readers by appealing to their needs and desires.

• How you approach your audience affects the process of digesting content. This directly impacts a buyer's decision making process.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Susan Gilbert because it shows you great tools to help improve your blog, Instagram strategy, and business sales.

Reach more customers and readers online with these great resources for business.

12 Marketing, Blog, and Business Tools for More Sales

With the right tools you can help your bottom line and reach grow. I agree that in order to build a business online it's important to take advantage of what's available.

Gilbert provides the best tools to help make your brand stand out on Instagram and your blog.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Pinterest is one of the best social networks to attract buyers and website subscribers. The jQuery Pin It Button highlights your blog images for easy pinning.

• You no longer have to just use a mobile device to manage your Instagram account(s). Grum helps you to schedule your images and posts ahead of time with related hashtags and emojis.

• There are a lot of CRM products out there -- one of the best to check out is from Hubspot. Their free tool helps you to gain valuable insights on your leads and monitor your community.

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Susan Gilbert writes about tools for better blogging, content marketing, CRM, Instagram and Pinterest tips.

My bloggin should excell from this article . These helpful tools will cause the time spent to be well worth it and not wasted.

I selected this article from Curatti written by Shelly Kramer because it provides insights on the way people interact on social media from their devices.

The world of technology has shifted in the way we conduct our marketing online

How Second Screen Social Affects Social Media

Most consumers use multiple platforms to get their information and make purchases. I agree that marketers should fully understand how their audience is viewing brands.

Kramer explains how we have evolved into using several different devices in our social interactions.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Americans under the age of 65 are watching less and less television each year. Television apps are now all the rage with over 200 new channels having been created.

• The heaviest users of social media are women ages 35 to 49 (the Generation X women). These people are more likely to make an online purchase than non-social media users.

• In order to reach your target audience you need to now have a creative approach. This means businesses can  market to both television and social media users.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Eleonora Zolotaryova because it shows you how to learn more about SEO for better content.

Understand how to attract more traffic to your website and content.

4 Resources to Help You Learn About SEO

In order to get more visitors and readers you need to have the right knowledge. I agree that by learning more about SEO your business can build a successful online presence.

Zolotaryova provides unique resources you can use to improve your marketing strategy.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Content marketers can get a better understanding of SEO in order to learn more about their niche and create new ideas. They can also increase their conversion rates with a lower cost.

• You need to use the right keywords in order to attract the traffic you deserve. A poorly crafted headline can decrease your website traffic.

• Create better content by understanding algorithms. Your readers should be your primary consideration for tackling your SEO strategy.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by John Jantsch because it explains how buyers are drawn to stories about them -- not the brand.

Create a story that will grab your ideal customer's attention.

New Customer Approaches for Content

Stories have the power to cause large groups of people to take action. I agree that in order to reach more leads you need to approach them on their level through targeted content.

Jantsch explains how to make the story of your audience core to your brand.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Begin by knowing what your brand represents. What is the one thing that you can offer over the competition? Your message should compel your audience to care.

• Create a picture of your ideal customer or buyer persona. This will help you to better visualize who your target market is and what drives them to action.

• Use story as a narrative to guide the customer through a journey. This will show them exactly how you can solve their problems.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Joan Selby because it provides insights into how to effectively create quality content your audience will love.

Fuel your marketing efforts with fresh, original content.

Content Marketing Success Strategies

Many marketers publish articles in order to boost their visibility online. I agree that you need to have a plan in place that will take your marketing to the next level.

Selby explains the impact of great content on your business growth.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Transform your old content into new blog posts. For example, create a video how-to guide or promote a series of posts in an eBook.

• Avoid stepping over the line of recreating articles and plagiarism. Use tools like Feedly to help find ideas and repurpose what you already have.

• Be selective when it comes to using user-generated content. This is where the comments section on your blog can be helpful in encouraging feedback.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Gloria Kopp because it shows you how to create content that people will want to engage in and share.

Make your blog articles more appealing to your readers with helpful tools.

Great Content Grows Influence and Attracts Sales

A catchy headline and original content are essential to attracting an audience online. I agree that in order to be effective in reaching your audience you need to take advantage of the right resources.

Kopp provides tools you can use to make your content strategy more effective.

Here's what caught my attention:

• If writer's block is standing in your way then you can get a little help from Blog Title Idea Generator. This resource will help you start creating original ideas with a list of relevant topics to start from.

• You don't have hire an expensive editor to provide an overview of your copy. With Writefull your business can get suggestions for improvements and increase your credibility.

• It's important to mix up your content and keep your audience engaged. Videos are a good way to do this, and WeVideo can help you create a professional look that is informative and entertaining.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Susan Gilbert because it shows you great tools to help improve your blog, LinkedIn strategy, and lead generation.

Reach more customers and increase your subscribers with these great resources for business.

12 Tools Your Business Can Use to Drive More Sales

With the right tools you can reach more prospects. I agree that in order to build a business online it's important to take advantage of what's available.

Gilbert provides the best tools to help make your business more profitable online.

Here's what caught my attention:

• If you use Gmail for customer communication then you will enjoy adding Clearbit. This tool provides insights on your prospects such as company information and contact details.

• Build better relationships through establishing trust. Crystal gathers personality reports, and delivers professional coaching advice for improved communication.

• Convert more leads into paying customers with SalesLoft. This tool combines your marketing strategy on social media, through email, and offline sales.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Joan Selby because it provides insights into how to effectively create a strong email marketing plan.

It's important for your business to have an effective email marketing plan in order to generate more sales.

Email Marketing Success Strategies

In order to reach more prospects you need to produce quality communication. I agree that it's important to pay attention to any errors and spelling mistakes.

Selby explains the most serious blunders marketers can make in their email campaigns and the right approach to take.

Here's what caught my attention:

• In order to make a true impact include strong visuals in your emails. This is because most people use their mobile devices to read your messages.

• Avoid writing something that is over-promotional. Instead, appeal to the customer's needs and how your business can help them.

• Limit the amount of text in your emails in order to improve your open rates. Make your message clear, concise, and to the point.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Alice Elliott because she explains the importance of carefully editing your blog posts.

Improve your writing with quality content.

How to Effectively Edit Your Articles

It's tempting to hit the publish button right away after writing a blog post. I agree that in order to make the best of it you need to carefully look your copy over first.

Elliott explains the process of how to edit your articles and improve your writing at the same time.

Here's what caught my attention:

• It's important to first do planning and research before the writing begins. Use an outline of the structure with a beginning, middle, and end.

• After writing a post give yourself some time to process it. Save the editing process after you have completed your article.

• Read your completed work out loud to yourself. Notice the flow of the piece, and whether there were any mistakes you may have missed.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Tony Zambito because it explains the illusion of publishing too much content in order to stand out.

The right way to approach your audience is through high-quality content, not high quantity.

Correct Misguided Thinking for Your Content Strategy

The current thought is to put as much content as possible in front of your readers in order to grow online. I agree that we can lose focus on the quality of the articles by doing this.

Zambito explains the different misconceptions related to content planning and marketing.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Organizations have taken their eyes off of what is taking place in the digital world. The customer experience can get missed when we do not pay attention to this.

• The customer journey is not the same as the content journey. Businesses need to focus on the interactions and experiences instead.

• As content producers we need to move away from a broadcasting mentality. This includes how we personalize what we write.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Mike Allton because it explains how to build the right followers and increase your business sales through social media.

It's important to build a great community on social media in order to attract more leads and sales.

Build Your Business Through Social Media

You are the fisherman in a sea of a targeted community. I agree that we can learn a lot from this analogy in order to be successful in our marketing.

Allton explains how to leverage your social networks for the best results in your business.

Here's what caught my attention:

• It's important to know which social networks are best suited for your niche. Take the time to consider each in order to prioritize where to be most active.

• Find out how to best reach your community for each channel. This includes groups, chats, video, ect. Then determine the best times and days for these activities.

• Develop content that caters to and helps your audience. Include special offers and incentives that link directly back to your website.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Mike Allton because it explains how to build the right followers and increase your business sales through social media.

It's important to build a great community on social media in order to attract more leads and sales.

Build Your Business Through Social Media

You are the fisherman in a sea of a targeted community. I agree that we can learn a lot from this analogy in order to be successful in our marketing.

Allton explains how to leverage your social networks for the best results in your business.

Here's what caught my attention:

• It's important to know which social networks are best suited for your niche. Take the time to consider each in order to prioritize where to be most active.

• Find out how to best reach your community for each channel. This includes groups, chats, video, ect. Then determine the best times and days for these activities.

• Develop content that caters to and helps your audience. Include special offers and incentives that link directly back to your website.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Catherrine Garcia
 because it provides insights on how to find the best topics for your blog content.

Finding fresh, original content can be a challenge for bloggers.

How to Find Trending Content

Content should keep your audience interested and engaged. I agree that you can be successful by using the right methods and resources to find what is shared the most.

Garcia explains the best steps to content research.

Here's what caught my attention:

• It's still very important to find the right keywords for your topics. Use Google's tools to discover what's most popular and trending.

• Jump into question and answer websites and social media curation resources into order to discover the most popular headlines and ideas in your niche.

• Use blog comments to not only gain valuable feedback, but to learn more about what your readers want. It's there that you'll see discussions that pertain to questions they need to have answered.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Ashley Faulkes because it explains the process of running a blog and then turning it into a business.

The story of how one blogger became a businessman.

Going From Blogger to Business Owner

Starting a blog can involve a lot of learning curves along the way. I agree that content marketers need to fully understand digital marketing in order to be successful in business.

Faulkes provides his own perspective on what it takes to run a successful blogging business.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Start by learning as much as you can from leading blogging experts. Then brush up on your digital marketing skills in areas like social media, SEO, and email marketing.

• It is not enough to just have a blog. Your business needs to be running your content, not the other way around. If you lack skills you just need to learn more.

• When attending a conference hang out with a few like-minded individuals who will push you to grow. Read as much as you can about the topic of blogging for business.

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